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Rapper · Songwriter

2 Chainz is an American rapper from College Park, Georgia active since 1997.

Rapper · Entertainer

2 Live Crew is an American rapper from Miami, Florida active since 1984.

Rapper · Songwriter

21 Savage is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2014.

Rapper · Songwriter

42 Dugg is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan active since 2017.

Rapper · Songwriter

50 Cent is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1996.

Singer · Rapper

6lack is an American singer from Baltimore, Maryland active since 2011.

Rapper · Songwriter

8Ball & MJG is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee active since 1991.

Producer · DJ

9th Wonder is an American producer from Winston-Salem, North Carolina active since 2001.

Rapper · Producer

A Tribe Called Quest is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1985.

Rapper · Songwriter

A$AP Ferg is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 2011.

Rapper · Producer

A$AP Rocky is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 2007.

Singer · Actor

Aaliyah is an American singer from New York City, New York active since 1991.

Athlete

Aaron Brooks, a longtime NFL quarterback, was born in Newport News, Virginia.

Rapper · Songwriter

Ab-Soul is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California active since 2002.

Rapper · Songwriter

Ace Hood is an American rapper from Deerfield Beach, Florida active since 2007.

Rapper · Songwriter

Action Bronson is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 2011.

DJ · Producer

Afrika Bambaataa is an American dj from New York City, New York active since 1977.

Singer · Songwriter

Al Green is an American singer from Forrest City, Arkansas active since 1967.

Singer · Songwriter

Alicia Keys is an American singer from New York City, New York active since 2001.

Athlete

Allen Iverson, a Hall of Fame NBA guard and cultural icon, was born in Hampton, Virginia.

Athlete

Alonzo Mourning, a Hall of Fame NBA center, was born in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Singer · Songwriter

Amerie is an American singer from Fitchburg, Massachusetts active since 2002.

Rapper · Songwriter

Aminé is an American rapper from Portland, Oregon active since 2014.

Singer · Rapper

Anderson .Paak is an American singer from Oxnard, California active since 2011.

Rapper · Singer

André 3000 is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 1992.

Actor · Entertainer

Angela Bassett is an American actor from New York City, New York active since 1985.

Singer · Songwriter

Anita Baker is an American singer from Toledo, Ohio active since 1979.

Singer · Songwriter

Anthony Hamilton is an American singer from Charlotte, North Carolina active since 1996.

Actor · Entertainer

Anthony Mackie is an American actor from New Orleans, Louisiana active since 2002.

Executive · Entertainer

Antoine Fuqua is an American executive from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania active since 1998.

Singer · Songwriter

Aretha Franklin is an American singer from Memphis, Tennessee active since 1956.

Singer · Songwriter

Ari Lennox is an American singer from Washington, District of Columbia active since 2012.

Athlete · Activist

Arthur Ashe, the only Black man to win Wimbledon and the U.S. and Australian Opens, was born in Richmond, Virginia.

Singer · Songwriter

Ashanti is an American singer from Glen Cove, New York active since 2002.

Executive · Entertainer

Ava DuVernay is an American executive from Long Beach, California active since 2008.

Singer · Songwriter

Avant is an American singer from Cleveland, Ohio active since 1999.

Rapper · Songwriter

AZ is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1994.

Rapper · Songwriter

B.G. is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana active since 1991.

Athlete

B.J. Upton, a speedy MLB center fielder, was born in Norfolk, Virginia.

Rapper · Songwriter

B.o.B is an American rapper from Winston-Salem, North Carolina active since 2007.

Singer · Songwriter

Babyface is an American singer from Indianapolis, Indiana active since 1976.

Rapper · Songwriter

Babyface Ray is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan active since 2014.

Producer · Songwriter

Bangladesh is an American producer from Des Moines, Iowa active since 2000.

Executive · Entertainer

Barry Jenkins is an American executive from Miami, Florida active since 2008.

Rapper · Songwriter

Beanie Sigel is an American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania active since 1998.

Producer · Songwriter

Beat Billionaire is an American record producer from Richmond, Virginia, known for his work with Grand Hustle, Maybach Music Group, and Roc Nation.

Rapper · Songwriter

Benny the Butcher is an American rapper from Buffalo, New York active since 2004.

Entertainer · Actor

Bernie Mac is an American entertainer from Chicago, Illinois active since 1977.

Music Executive · Songwriter

Berry Gordy is an American music executive from Detroit, Michigan active since 1957.

Singer · Songwriter

Beyoncé is an American singer from Houston, Texas active since 1997.

Rapper · Songwriter

Big Boi is an American rapper from Savannah, Georgia active since 1992.

Rapper · Songwriter

Big Daddy Kane is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1986.

Rapper · Producer

Big K.R.I.T. is an American rapper from Meridian, Mississippi active since 2005.

Rapper · Songwriter

Big L is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1990.

Rapper · Songwriter

Big Pun is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1989.

Rapper · Songwriter

Big Sean is an American rapper from Santa Monica, California active since 2007.

Singer · Songwriter

Bilal is an American singer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania active since 1999.

Athlete

Billy Wagner, a Hall of Fame relief pitcher, was born in Marion, Virginia.

Rapper · Music Executive

Birdman is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana active since 1991.

Rapper · DJ

Biz Markie is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1985.

Rapper · Songwriter

Blueface is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California active since 2017.

Singer · Songwriter

Bobby Brown is an American singer from Boston, Massachusetts active since 1981.

Rapper · Songwriter

Bobby Shmurda is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 2014.

Producer · Songwriter

Boi-1da is an American producer from Kingston active since 2006.

Educator · Author

Booker T. Washington, founder of the Tuskegee Institute and a leading educator, was born into slavery in Franklin County, Virginia.

Rapper · Songwriter

Bow Wow is an American rapper from Columbus, Ohio active since 1998.

Singer · Entertainer

Boyz II Men is an American singer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania active since 1988.

Singer · Actor

Brandy is an American singer from McComb, Mississippi active since 1993.

Singer · Songwriter

Brent Faiyaz is an American singer from Columbia, Maryland active since 2014.

Actor · Entertainer

Brian Tyree Henry is an American actor from Fayetteville, North Carolina active since 2007.

Athlete

Bruce Smith, the NFL's all-time sack leader, was born in Norfolk, Virginia.

Singer · Songwriter

Bruno Mars is an American singer from Honolulu, Hawaii active since 2004.

Producer · Songwriter

Bryan-Michael Cox is an American producer from Houston, Texas active since 1998.

Singer · Rapper

Bryson Tiller is an American singer from Louisville, Kentucky active since 2011.

Rapper · Songwriter

Bun B is an American rapper from Port Arthur, Texas active since 1987.

Rapper · Producer

Busta Rhymes is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1989.

Rapper · Songwriter

Cam'ron is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1998.

Rapper · Songwriter

Cardi B is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 2015.

Producer · Songwriter

Cardo is an American producer from Dallas, Texas active since 2008.

Educator · Author

Carter G. Woodson, the "Father of Black History," was born in Buckingham County, Virginia.

Politician

Carter Glass, a U.S. senator and architect of the Federal Reserve, was born in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Rapper · Songwriter

Cassidy is an American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania active since 2002.

Singer · Songwriter

Cassie is an American singer from New London, Connecticut active since 2004.

Entertainer · Actor

Cedric the Entertainer is an American entertainer from Jefferson City, Missouri active since 1992.

Singer · Songwriter

CeeLo Green is an American singer from Atlanta, Georgia active since 1991.

Producer · Songwriter

Chad Hugo is an American producer from Portsmouth, Virginia active since 1992.

Actor · Entertainer

Chadwick Boseman is an American actor from Anderson, South Carolina active since 2003.

Singer · Songwriter

Chaka Khan is an American singer from Chicago, Illinois active since 1969.

Rapper · Songwriter

Chamillionaire is an American rapper from Houston, Texas active since 1998.

Rapper · Singer

Chance the Rapper is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois active since 2011.

Military

Lieutenant General "Chesty" Puller, the most decorated Marine in U.S. history, was born in West Point, Virginia.

Rapper · Producer

Chief Keef is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois active since 2011.

Rapper · Singer

Childish Gambino is an American rapper from Stone Mountain, Georgia active since 2008.

Singer · Songwriter

Chlöe Bailey is an American singer from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2013.

Singer · Songwriter

Chloe x Halle is an American singer from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2011.

Singer · Songwriter

Chris Brown is an American singer from Tappahannock, Virginia active since 2004.

Entertainer · Actor

Chris Rock is an American entertainer from Andrews, South Carolina active since 1984.

Entertainer · Actor

Chris Tucker is an American entertainer from Atlanta, Georgia active since 1992.

Singer · Songwriter

Ciara is an American singer from Austin, Texas active since 2002.

Rapper · Songwriter

City Girls is an American rapper from Miami, Florida active since 2017.

Rapper · Songwriter

Clipse is an American rapper from Virginia Beach, Virginia active since 1992.

Music Executive · Producer

Clive Davis is an American music executive from New York City, New York active since 1960.

Music Executive · Entrepreneur

Coach K is an American music executive from Indianapolis, Indiana active since 2000.

Singer · Songwriter

Coco Jones is an American singer from Columbia, South Carolina active since 2012.

Rapper · Singer

Coi Leray is an American rapper from Boston, Massachusetts active since 2018.

Rapper · Songwriter

Common is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois active since 1991.

Rapper · Songwriter

Conway the Machine is an American rapper from Buffalo, New York active since 2012.

Producer · Songwriter

Cool & Dre is an American producer from Miami, Florida active since 2001.

Rapper · Songwriter

Coolio is an American rapper from Compton, California active since 1987.

Rapper · Songwriter

Curren$y is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana active since 2002.

Singer · Songwriter

Curtis Mayfield is an American singer from Chicago, Illinois active since 1956.

Athlete

Curtis Strange, a back-to-back U.S. Open champion, was born in Norfolk, Virginia.

Inventor · Business Leader

Cyrus McCormick, inventor of the mechanical reaper, was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia.

Singer · Songwriter

D'Angelo is an American singer from Richmond, Virginia active since 1991.

Rapper · Entertainer

D12 is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan active since 1996.

Rapper · Songwriter

Da Brat is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois active since 1992.

Rapper · Songwriter

DaBaby is an American rapper from Charlotte, North Carolina active since 2014.

Producer · Songwriter

Dallas Austin is an American producer from Columbus, Georgia active since 1989.

Singer · Songwriter

Daniel Caesar is an American singer from Toronto active since 2014.

Rapper · Songwriter

Danny Brown is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan active since 2007.

Entertainer · Actor

Dave Chappelle is an American entertainer from Washington, District of Columbia active since 1990.

Rapper · Songwriter

Dave East is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 2010.

Actor · Rapper

Daveed Diggs is an American actor from Oakland, California active since 2004.

Author

David Baldacci, a best-selling author of legal and political thrillers, was born in Richmond, Virginia.

Astronaut

David M. Brown, a NASA astronaut who died aboard Space Shuttle Columbia, was born in Arlington, Virginia.

Athlete

David Wright, the longtime captain of the New York Mets, was born in Norfolk, Virginia.

Rapper · Producer

Daz Dillinger is an American rapper from Long Beach, California active since 1992.

Athlete

DeAngelo Hall, a three-time Pro Bowl NFL cornerback, was born in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Rapper · Songwriter

Dej Loaf is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan active since 2012.

Rapper · Producer

Del the Funky Homosapien is an American rapper from Oakland, California active since 1989.

Athlete

Dell Curry, a sharpshooting NBA guard and father of Stephen Curry, was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Rapper · Songwriter

Denzel Curry is an American rapper from Miami, Florida active since 2011.

Actor · Entertainer

Denzel Washington is an American actor from Mount Vernon, New York active since 1977.

Rapper · Songwriter

Devin the Dude is an American rapper from St. Petersburg, Florida active since 1992.

Singer · Actor

Diana Ross is an American singer from Detroit, Michigan active since 1959.

Rapper · DJ

Dilated Peoples is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California active since 1992.

DJ · Music Executive

DJ Clue is an American dj from New York City, New York active since 1993.

DJ · Music Executive

DJ Drama is an American dj from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania active since 2000.

DJ · Entertainer

DJ Envy is an American dj from New York City, New York active since 1998.

DJ · Producer

DJ Jazzy Jeff is an American dj from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania active since 1985.

DJ · Producer

DJ Khaled is an American dj from New Orleans, Louisiana active since 1995.

Producer · DJ

DJ Mustard is an American producer from Los Angeles, California active since 2011.

Producer · Rapper

DJ Paul is an American producer from Memphis, Tennessee active since 1991.

Producer · DJ

DJ Premier is an American producer from Houston, Texas active since 1988.

Rapper · Producer

DJ Quik is an American rapper from Compton, California active since 1987.

Entertainer · Actor

DL Hughley is an American entertainer from Los Angeles, California active since 1992.

Rapper · Songwriter

DMX is an American rapper from Mount Vernon, New York active since 1991.

Rapper · Singer

Doechii is an American rapper from Tampa, Florida active since 2019.

Rapper · Singer

Doja Cat is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California active since 2012.

Rapper · Songwriter

Dom Kennedy is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California active since 2008.

Actor · Entertainer

Don Cheadle is an American actor from Kansas City, Missouri active since 1985.

Rapper · Songwriter

Don Toliver is an American rapper from Houston, Texas active since 2017.

Producer · Rapper

Dr. Dre is an American producer from Compton, California active since 1984.

Rapper · Singer

Drake is an American rapper from Toronto active since 2001.

Rapper · Songwriter

Dreezy is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois active since 2012.

Singer · Entertainer

Dru Hill is an American singer from Baltimore, Maryland active since 1992.

Producer · Songwriter

Drumma Boy is an American producer from Memphis, Tennessee active since 2005.

Rapper · Producer

Duke Deuce is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee active since 2016.

Rapper · Songwriter

E-40 is an American rapper from Vallejo, California active since 1988.

Singer · Entertainer

Earth, Wind & Fire is an American singer from Chicago, Illinois active since 1969.

Rapper · Songwriter

EarthGang is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2008.

Rapper · Songwriter

Eazy-E is an American rapper from Compton, California active since 1986.

Actor · Entertainer

Eddie Murphy is an American actor from New York City, New York active since 1980.

Rapper · Producer

El-P is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1993.

Singer · Songwriter

Ella Mai is an American singer from London active since 2014.

Author

Ellen Glasgow, a Pulitzer Prize–winning novelist of the American South, was born in Richmond, Virginia.

Rapper · Songwriter

Eminem is an American rapper from St. Joseph, Missouri active since 1988.

Singer · Entertainer

En Vogue is an American singer from Oakland, California active since 1989.

Rapper · Producer

EPMD is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1987.

Athlete

Eppa Rixey, a Hall of Fame pitcher, was born in Culpeper, Virginia.

Politician

Eric Cantor of Richmond served as U.S. House Majority Leader, the highest congressional post held by a Jewish American.

Rapper · Producer

Erick Sermon is an American rapper from Bay Shore, New York active since 1987.

Singer · Songwriter

Erykah Badu is an American singer from Dallas, Texas active since 1994.

Rapper · Songwriter

EST Gee is an American rapper from Louisville, Kentucky active since 2017.

Rapper · Songwriter

Eve is an American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania active since 1998.

Executive · Entertainer

F. Gary Gray is an American executive from New York City, New York active since 1992.

Rapper · Songwriter

Fabolous is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 2001.

Singer · Songwriter

Faith Evans is an American singer from Lakeland, Florida active since 1994.

Singer · Songwriter

Fantasia is an American singer from High Point, North Carolina active since 2004.

Rapper · Songwriter

Fat Joe is an American rapper from Bronx, New York active since 1992.

Rapper · Songwriter

Flo Milli is an American rapper from Mobile, Alabama active since 2018.

Rapper · Singer

Flo Rida is an American rapper from Miami, Florida active since 2006.

Producer · DJ

Flying Lotus is an American producer from Los Angeles, California active since 2006.

Actor · Entertainer

Forest Whitaker is an American actor from Longview, Texas active since 1982.

Rapper · Songwriter

Foxy Brown is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1996.

Business Leader

Frank Batten, the media executive who founded The Weather Channel, was born in Norfolk, Virginia.

Singer · Songwriter

Frank Ocean is an American singer from New Orleans, Louisiana active since 2005.

Rapper · Songwriter

Freeway is an American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania active since 1998.

Rapper · Songwriter

French Montana is an American rapper from Casablanca active since 2002.

DJ · Entertainer

Funkmaster Flex is an American dj from New York City, New York active since 1988.

Rapper · Singer

Future is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2010.

Rapper · Songwriter

G Herbo is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois active since 2012.

Rapper · Songwriter

G-Eazy is an American rapper from Oakland, California active since 2008.

Athlete

Gabby Douglas, the first Black gymnast to win the Olympic all-around title, was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Actor · Entertainer

Gabrielle Union is an American actor from Omaha, Nebraska active since 1993.

Rapper · Producer

Gang Starr is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1986.

Rapper · Songwriter

Gangsta Boo is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee active since 1994.

Singer · Songwriter

George Clinton is an American singer from Kannapolis, North Carolina active since 1955.

Politician

George Mason, author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights, was a Founding Father born in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Politician · Military

George Washington was the first President of the United States and commander of the Continental Army, born in Westmoreland County, Virginia.

Rapper · Entertainer

Geto Boys is an American rapper from Houston, Texas active since 1986.

Singer · Songwriter

Ginuwine is an American singer from Washington, District of Columbia active since 1996.

Singer · Songwriter

Giveon is an American singer from Long Beach, California active since 2018.

Singer · Songwriter

Gladys Knight is an American singer from Atlanta, Georgia active since 1952.

Rapper · Songwriter

GloRilla is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee active since 2019.

Rapper · Songwriter

Goodie Mob is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 1991.

DJ · Producer

Grandmaster Flash is an American dj from New York City, New York active since 1975.

Rapper · Songwriter

Gucci Mane is an American rapper from Bessemer, Alabama active since 2001.

Rapper · Songwriter

Gunna is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2013.

Singer · Songwriter

H.E.R. is an American singer from Vallejo, California active since 2014.

Singer · Songwriter

Halle Bailey is an American singer from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2011.

Actor · Entertainer

Halle Berry is an American actor from Cleveland, Ohio active since 1989.

Rapper · Music Executive

Heavy D is an American rapper from Mandeville active since 1986.

Politician

Henry Clay, the "Great Compromiser" and architect of the American System, was born in Hanover County, Virginia.

Athlete

Herman Moore, a record-setting NFL wide receiver, was born in Danville, Virginia.

Producer · DJ

Hi-Tek is an American producer from Cincinnati, Ohio active since 1995.

Producer · Rapper

Hit-Boy is an American producer from Fontana, California active since 2007.

Rapper · Entertainer

Hot Boys is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana active since 1997.

Rapper · Songwriter

Ice Cube is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California active since 1986.

Rapper · Songwriter

Ice Spice is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 2021.

Rapper · Actor

Ice-T is an American rapper from Newark, New Jersey active since 1983.

Singer · Songwriter

India.Arie is an American singer from Denver, Colorado active since 2000.

Singer · Songwriter

Isaac Hayes is an American singer from Covington, Tennessee active since 1962.

Actor · Entertainer

Issa Rae is an American actor from Los Angeles, California active since 2011.

Producer · Rapper

J Dilla is an American producer from Detroit, Michigan active since 1992.

Rapper · Songwriter

J. Cole is an American rapper from Fayetteville, North Carolina active since 2007.

Music Executive · Entrepreneur

J. Prince is an American music executive from Houston, Texas active since 1986.

Athlete

J.R. Reid, an NBA forward and North Carolina star, was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Rapper · Songwriter

Ja Rule is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1994.

Rapper · Songwriter

Jack Harlow is an American rapper from Louisville, Kentucky active since 2015.

Singer · Songwriter

Jacquees is an American singer from Decatur, Georgia active since 2011.

Rapper · Songwriter

Jadakiss is an American rapper from Yonkers, New York active since 1994.

Singer · Entertainer

Jagged Edge is an American singer from Atlanta, Georgia active since 1997.

Singer · Songwriter

Jaheim is an American singer from New Brunswick, New Jersey active since 2001.

Singer · Songwriter

James Brown is an American singer from Barnwell, South Carolina active since 1953.

Politician

James Madison, the "Father of the Constitution" and fourth U.S. president, was born in Port Conway, Virginia.

Politician

James Monroe, the fifth U.S. president and author of the Monroe Doctrine, was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia.

Actor · Singer

Jamie Foxx is an American actor from Terrell, Texas active since 1989.

Singer · Songwriter

Janelle Monáe is an American singer from Kansas City, Kansas active since 2003.

Singer · Songwriter

Janet Jackson is an American singer from Gary, Indiana active since 1973.

Rapper · Producer

Jay Electronica is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana active since 2007.

Rapper · Songwriter

Jay Rock is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California active since 2005.

Rapper · Songwriter

Jay-Z is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1986.

Singer · Songwriter

Jazmine Sullivan is an American singer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania active since 2008.

Rapper · Songwriter

Jeezy is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 1998.

Athlete

Jeff Burton, a 21-time NASCAR Cup Series race winner, was born in South Boston, Virginia.

Singer · Actor

Jennifer Hudson is an American singer from Chicago, Illinois active since 2004.

Producer · Songwriter

Jermaine Dupri is an American producer from Asheville, North Carolina active since 1991.

Religious Leader · Educator

Jerry Falwell, founder of Liberty University and the Moral Majority, was born in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Singer · Songwriter

Jhené Aiko is an American singer from Los Angeles, California active since 2002.

Rapper · Songwriter

JID is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2010.

Singer · Songwriter

Jill Scott is an American singer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania active since 2000.

Rapper · Songwriter

Jim Jones is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1997.

Producer · Songwriter

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis is an American producer from Minneapolis, Minnesota active since 1982.

Singer · Entertainer

Jodeci is an American singer from Charlotte, North Carolina active since 1988.

Singer · Songwriter

Joe is an American singer from Cullen, Louisiana active since 1993.

Rapper · Songwriter

Joe Budden is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 2001.

Athlete

Joe Smith, the No. 1 overall pick of the 1995 NBA Draft, was born in Norfolk, Virginia.

Rapper · Songwriter

Joey Bada$$ is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 2010.

Actor · Entertainer

John David Washington is an American actor from Los Angeles, California active since 2015.

Singer · Songwriter

John Legend is an American singer from Springfield, Ohio active since 2000.

Jurist · Politician

John Marshall, the longest-serving Chief Justice of the United States, was born in Fauquier County, Virginia.

Politician · Activist

John Mercer Langston, Virginia's first Black congressman, was born in Louisa County, Virginia.

Politician

John Randolph of Roanoke, a fiery congressman and defender of states' rights, was born in Prince George County, Virginia.

Executive · Entertainer

John Singleton is an American executive from Los Angeles, California active since 1991.

Politician

John Tyler, the tenth U.S. president and first to ascend to the office on a president's death, was born in Charles City County, Virginia.

Actor · Entertainer

Jonathan Majors is an American actor from Lompoc, California active since 2017.

Actor · Entertainer

Jordan Peele is an American actor from New York City, New York active since 2003.

Rapper · Songwriter

Joyner Lucas is an American rapper from Worcester, Massachusetts active since 2011.

Rapper · Songwriter

Juelz Santana is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1998.

Rapper · Songwriter

Juice WRLD is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois active since 2017.

Rapper · Producer

Juicy J is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee active since 1991.

Rapper · DJ

Jurassic 5 is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California active since 1993.

Producer · DJ

Just Blaze is an American producer from Paterson, New Jersey active since 1999.

Singer · Songwriter

Justin Timberlake is an American singer from Memphis, Tennessee active since 1992.

Athlete

Justin Upton, a four-time MLB All-Star outfielder, was born in Norfolk, Virginia.

Athlete

Justin Verlander, a three-time Cy Young Award–winning pitcher, was born in Manakin-Sabot, Virginia.

Rapper · Songwriter

Juvenile is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana active since 1991.

Rapper · Songwriter

K Camp is an American rapper from Milwaukee, Wisconsin active since 2009.

Singer · Entertainer

K-Ci & JoJo is an American singer from Charlotte, North Carolina active since 1996.

Singer · Songwriter

Kali Uchis is an American singer from Alexandria, Virginia active since 2012.

Rapper · Producer

Kanye West is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 1996.

Journalist

Katie Couric, a pioneering television news anchor, was born in Arlington, Virginia.

Entertainer · Actor

Katt Williams is an American entertainer from Cincinnati, Ohio active since 1999.

Producer · DJ

Kaytranada is an American producer from Port-au-Prince active since 2010.

Entertainer · Actor

Keenen Ivory Wayans is an American entertainer from New York City, New York active since 1980.

Singer · Songwriter

Kehlani is an American singer from Oakland, California active since 2011.

Singer · Songwriter

Keith Sweat is an American singer from New York City, New York active since 1987.

Actor · Singer

Keke Palmer is an American actor from Harvey, Illinois active since 2004.

Singer · Songwriter

Kelis is an American singer from New York City, New York active since 1998.

Singer · Songwriter

Kelly Rowland is an American singer from Atlanta, Georgia active since 1997.

Rapper · Songwriter

Kendrick Lamar is an American rapper from Compton, California active since 2003.

Executive · Entertainer

Kenya Barris is an American executive from Los Angeles, California active since 2000.

Actor · Entertainer

Kerry Washington is an American actor from New York City, New York active since 2000.

Rapper · Singer

Kevin Gates is an American rapper from Baton Rouge, Louisiana active since 2007.

Entertainer · Actor

Kevin Hart is an American entertainer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania active since 2001.

Music Executive · Executive

Kevin Liles is an American music executive from Baltimore, Maryland active since 1991.

Rapper · Songwriter

Key Glock is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee active since 2017.

Singer · Songwriter

Keyshia Cole is an American singer from Oakland, California active since 2004.

Singer · Songwriter

Khalid is an American singer from Fort Stewart, Georgia active since 2016.

DJ · Producer

Kid Capri is an American dj from New York City, New York active since 1986.

Rapper · Singer

Kid Cudi is an American rapper from Cleveland, Ohio active since 2003.

Rapper · Songwriter

Killer Mike is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2000.

Rapper · Songwriter

King Von is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois active since 2018.

Rapper · Songwriter

Kodak Black is an American rapper from Pompano Beach, Florida active since 2013.

Rapper · Songwriter

Kool G Rap is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1986.

Rapper · Songwriter

KRS-One is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1985.

Rapper · Producer

Kurtis Blow is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1976.

Rapper · Songwriter

Kurupt is an American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania active since 1992.

Politician

L. Douglas Wilder of Richmond became the first African American elected governor of a U.S. state.

Music Executive · Producer

L.A. Reid is an American music executive from Cincinnati, Ohio active since 1980.

Actor · Entertainer

Lakeith Stanfield is an American actor from San Bernardino, California active since 2013.

Singer · Songwriter

Lalah Hathaway is an American singer from Chicago, Illinois active since 1990.

Athlete

Lanny Wadkins, a major champion and Ryder Cup stalwart, was born in Richmond, Virginia.

Actor · Entertainer

Larenz Tate is an American actor from Chicago, Illinois active since 1985.

Producer · Rapper

Large Professor is an American producer from New York City, New York active since 1989.

Rapper · Songwriter

Latto is an American rapper from Columbus, Ohio active since 2016.

Actor · Entertainer

Laurence Fishburne is an American actor from Augusta, Georgia active since 1972.

Singer · Rapper

Lauryn Hill is an American singer from South Orange, New Jersey active since 1989.

Athlete

Lawrence Taylor, widely called the greatest defensive player in NFL history, was born in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Singer · Songwriter

Ledisi is an American singer from New Orleans, Louisiana active since 2000.

Astronaut

Leland Melvin, a NASA astronaut and former NFL player, was born in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Singer · Songwriter

Leon Bridges is an American singer from Fort Worth, Texas active since 2014.

Jurist

Lewis F. Powell Jr., a centrist Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, was born in Suffolk, Virginia.

Producer · Songwriter

Lex Luger is an American producer from Suffolk, Virginia active since 2009.

Rapper · Songwriter

Lil Baby is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2017.

Rapper · Songwriter

Lil Durk is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois active since 2011.

Rapper · DJ

Lil Jon is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 1993.

Rapper · Songwriter

Lil Keke is an American rapper from Houston, Texas active since 1995.

Rapper · Songwriter

Lil Nas X is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2018.

Rapper · Songwriter

Lil Reese is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois active since 2011.

Rapper · Songwriter

Lil Scrappy is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2003.

Rapper · Songwriter

Lil Tecca is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 2017.

Rapper · Songwriter

Lil Tjay is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 2017.

Rapper · Singer

Lil Uzi Vert is an American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania active since 2010.

Rapper · Songwriter

Lil Wayne is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana active since 1995.

Rapper · Songwriter

Lil Yachty is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2015.

Rapper · Songwriter

Lil' Kim is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1995.

Singer · Songwriter

Lionel Richie is an American singer from Tuskegee, Alabama active since 1968.

Singer · Rapper

Lizzo is an American singer from Detroit, Michigan active since 2010.

Rapper · Actor

LL Cool J is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1984.

Singer · Songwriter

Lloyd is an American singer from New Orleans, Louisiana active since 2004.

Rapper · Songwriter

Lloyd Banks is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 2000.

Rapper · Singer

Logic is an American rapper from Gaithersburg, Maryland active since 2009.

Producer · Songwriter

London on da Track is an American producer from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2012.

Singer · Songwriter

Lucky Daye is an American singer from New Orleans, Louisiana active since 2018.

Rapper · Songwriter

Ludacris is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 1998.

Rapper · Songwriter

Lupe Fiasco is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois active since 2000.

Singer · Songwriter

Luther Vandross is an American singer from New York City, New York active since 1972.

Music Executive · Executive

Lyor Cohen is an American music executive from New York City, New York active since 1984.

Rapper · Songwriter

Mac Miller is an American rapper from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania active since 2007.

Rapper · Songwriter

Machine Gun Kelly is an American rapper from Houston, Texas active since 2006.

Rapper · Songwriter

Mack 10 is an American rapper from Inglewood, California active since 1995.

Rapper · Songwriter

Macklemore is an American rapper from Seattle, Washington active since 2000.

Producer · DJ

Madlib is an American producer from Oxnard, California active since 1993.

Business Leader · Activist

Maggie L. Walker, the first Black woman to charter a bank in the United States, was born in Richmond, Virginia.

Actor · Entertainer

Mahershala Ali is an American actor from Oakland, California active since 2001.

Producer · Rapper

Mannie Fresh is an American producer from New Orleans, Louisiana active since 1989.

Singer · Songwriter

Mariah Carey is an American singer from Huntington, New York active since 1988.

Singer · Songwriter

Mario is an American singer from Baltimore, Maryland active since 2002.

Producer · DJ

Marley Marl is an American producer from New York City, New York active since 1983.

Entertainer · Actor

Marlon Wayans is an American entertainer from New York City, New York active since 1988.

Singer · Songwriter

Marsha Ambrosius is an American singer from Liverpool active since 2000.

Entertainer · Actor

Martin Lawrence is an American entertainer from Frankfurt active since 1987.

Singer · Songwriter

Marvin Gaye is an American singer from Washington, District of Columbia active since 1957.

Singer · Songwriter

Mary J. Blige is an American singer from New York City, New York active since 1989.

Scientist

Mary Jackson, NASA's first Black female engineer and a subject of "Hidden Figures," was born in Hampton, Virginia.

Rapper · Songwriter

Mase is an American rapper from Jacksonville, Florida active since 1996.

Singer · Songwriter

Masego is an American singer from Kingston active since 2014.

Rapper · Music Executive

Master P is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana active since 1989.

Scientist · Military

Matthew Fontaine Maury, the "Pathfinder of the Seas" and a founder of oceanography, was born in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.

Rapper · Songwriter

Maxo Kream is an American rapper from Houston, Texas active since 2012.

Singer · Songwriter

Maxwell is an American singer from New York City, New York active since 1991.

Rapper · Entertainer

MC Hammer is an American rapper from Oakland, California active since 1987.

Rapper · Songwriter

MC Lyte is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1986.

Rapper · Songwriter

MC Ren is an American rapper from Compton, California active since 1987.

Rapper · Songwriter

Meek Mill is an American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania active since 2003.

Rapper · Songwriter

Megan Thee Stallion is an American rapper from Houston, Texas active since 2016.

Explorer

Meriwether Lewis, co-leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, was born in Albemarle County, Virginia.

Rapper · Songwriter

Method Man is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1991.

Producer · Songwriter

Metro Boomin is an American producer from St. Louis, Missouri active since 2011.

Rapper · Producer

MF DOOM is an American rapper from London active since 1988.

Rapper · Songwriter

Mia X is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana active since 1992.

Actor · Entertainer

Michael B. Jordan is an American actor from Santa Ana, California active since 1999.

Athlete

Michael Cuddyer, a two-time MLB All-Star and batting champion, was born in Norfolk, Virginia.

Singer · Songwriter

Michael Jackson is an American singer from Gary, Indiana active since 1964.

Athlete

Michael Vick, one of the most electrifying quarterbacks in NFL history, was born in Newport News, Virginia.

Rapper · Songwriter

Mick Jenkins is an American rapper from Huntsville, Alabama active since 2012.

Rapper · Songwriter

Migos is an American rapper from Lawrenceville, Georgia active since 2008.

Singer · Songwriter

Miguel is an American singer from Los Angeles, California active since 2007.

Producer · Songwriter

Mike Dean is an American producer from Houston, Texas active since 1988.

Entertainer · Actor

Mike Epps is an American entertainer from Indianapolis, Indiana active since 1995.

Rapper · Songwriter

Mike Jones is an American rapper from Houston, Texas active since 2004.

Producer · Songwriter

Mike Will Made-It is an American producer from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2011.

Rapper · Singer

Missy Elliott is an American rapper from Portsmouth, Virginia active since 1991.

Rapper · Producer

Mobb Deep is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1992.

Rapper · Songwriter

Moneybagg Yo is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee active since 2012.

Singer · Songwriter

Monica is an American singer from Atlanta, Georgia active since 1995.

Actor · Entertainer

Morgan Freeman is an American actor from Memphis, Tennessee active since 1964.

Actor · Entertainer

Morris Chestnut is an American actor from Cerritos, California active since 1990.

Rapper · Songwriter

Mos Def is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1994.

Athlete

Moses Malone, a Hall of Fame center and three-time NBA MVP, was born in Petersburg, Virginia.

Rapper · Songwriter

Mozzy is an American rapper from Sacramento, California active since 2010.

Singer · Songwriter

Muni Long is an American singer from Vero Beach, Florida active since 2008.

Singer · Songwriter

Musiq Soulchild is an American singer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania active since 1998.

Singer · Songwriter

Mýa is an American singer from Washington, District of Columbia active since 1998.

Rapper · Songwriter

Mystikal is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana active since 1994.

Rapper · Songwriter

N.O.R.E. is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1995.

Politician

Nancy Astor, the first woman to sit as a member of the British House of Commons, was born in Danville, Virginia.

Rapper · Songwriter

Nas is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1991.

Historical Figure · Activist

Nat Turner, who led the most consequential slave rebellion in U.S. history, was born enslaved in Southampton County, Virginia.

Singer · Songwriter

Nate Dogg is an American singer from Long Beach, California active since 1991.

Rapper · Singer

NBA YoungBoy is an American rapper from Baton Rouge, Louisiana active since 2015.

Singer · Songwriter

Ne-Yo is an American singer from Camden, Arkansas active since 2004.

Rapper · Singer

Nelly is an American rapper from St. Louis, Missouri active since 1993.

Singer · Entertainer

New Edition is an American singer from Boston, Massachusetts active since 1978.

Rapper · Songwriter

NF is an American rapper from Gladwin, Michigan active since 2010.

Actor · Entertainer

Nia Long is an American actor from New York City, New York active since 1986.

Rapper · Singer

Nicki Minaj is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 2004.

Rapper · Songwriter

Nipsey Hussle is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California active since 2005.

Rapper · Songwriter

NLE Choppa is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee active since 2018.

Producer · Music Executive

No I.D. is an American producer from Chicago, Illinois active since 1991.

Rapper · Songwriter

Noname is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois active since 2010.

Singer · Songwriter

Normani is an American singer from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2012.

Rapper · Songwriter

Obie Trice is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan active since 1995.

Actor · Entertainer

Octavia Spencer is an American actor from Montgomery, Alabama active since 1996.

Rapper · Songwriter

Offset is an American rapper from Lawrenceville, Georgia active since 2008.

Activist · Jurist

Oliver Hill, a civil-rights lawyer whose work fed into Brown v. Board of Education, was born in Richmond, Virginia.

Actor · Entertainer

Omar Epps is an American actor from New York City, New York active since 1992.

Singer · Songwriter

Omarion is an American singer from Los Angeles, California active since 2001.

Rapper · Producer

OutKast is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 1992.

Rapper · Songwriter

Papoose is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1998.

Singer · Songwriter

PartyNextDoor is an American singer from Mississauga active since 2013.

Rapper · Songwriter

Pastor Troy is an American rapper from Augusta, Georgia active since 1998.

Religious Leader · Business Leader

Pat Robertson, televangelist and founder of the Christian Broadcasting Network, was born in Lexington, Virginia.

Politician

Patrick Henry, the Revolutionary orator who declared "Give me liberty, or give me death!", was born in Hanover County, Virginia.

Singer · Songwriter

Patti LaBelle is an American singer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania active since 1960.

Rapper · Songwriter

Paul Wall is an American rapper from Houston, Texas active since 1998.

Athlete

Percy Harvin, an explosive NFL playmaker and Super Bowl champion, was born in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Athlete

Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker, an Olympic gold medalist and four-division world champion, was born in Norfolk, Virginia.

Producer · DJ

Pete Rock is an American producer from New York City, New York active since 1989.

Rapper · Songwriter

Pharoahe Monch is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1991.

Producer · Singer

Pharrell Williams is an American producer from Virginia Beach, Virginia active since 1992.

Producer · Rapper

Pi'erre Bourne is an American producer from Fort Knox, Kentucky active since 2015.

Music Executive · Entrepreneur

Pierre "Pee" Thomas is an American music executive from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2013.

Rapper · Producer

Pimp C is an American rapper from Port Arthur, Texas active since 1992.

Rapper · Singer

Pitbull is an American rapper from Miami, Florida active since 2001.

Singer · Songwriter

PJ Morton is an American singer from New Orleans, Louisiana active since 2005.

Rapper · Songwriter

Playboi Carti is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2011.

Rapper · Songwriter

Plies is an American rapper from Fort Myers, Florida active since 2004.

Historical Figure

Pocahontas, a Powhatan woman central to early colonial Virginia history, was born in what is now Virginia around 1596.

Rapper · Songwriter

Polo G is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois active since 2018.

Producer · Songwriter

Polow da Don is an American producer from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2003.

Rapper · Songwriter

Pooh Shiesty is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee active since 2018.

Rapper · Songwriter

Pop Smoke is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 2018.

Singer · Rapper

Post Malone is an American singer from Syracuse, New York active since 2015.

Singer · Songwriter

Prince is an American singer from Minneapolis, Minnesota active since 1976.

Rapper · Songwriter

Problem is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California active since 2007.

Rapper · Songwriter

Project Pat is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee active since 1998.

Rapper · Entertainer

Public Enemy is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1985.

Rapper · Songwriter

Pusha T is an American rapper from Bronx, New York active since 1992.

Rapper · Producer

Q-Tip is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1985.

Rapper · Songwriter

Quavo is an American rapper from Lawrenceville, Georgia active since 2008.

Rapper · Singer

Queen Latifah is an American rapper from Newark, New Jersey active since 1988.

Producer · DJ

Questlove is an American producer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania active since 1987.

Producer · Songwriter

Quincy Jones is an American producer from Chicago, Illinois active since 1951.

Entertainer · Actor

Quinta Brunson is an American entertainer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania active since 2014.

Rapper · Songwriter

Rakim is an American rapper from Wyandanch, New York active since 1985.

Athlete

Ralph Sampson, a Hall of Fame center and college legend, was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Singer · Songwriter

Raphael Saadiq is an American singer from Oakland, California active since 1987.

Rapper · Songwriter

Rapsody is an American rapper from Snow Hill, North Carolina active since 2008.

Actor · Songwriter

Raysean Edwards is an American actor, songwriter, and entertainment manager from Richmond, Virginia, signed with Roc Nation.

Rapper · Songwriter

Redman is an American rapper from Newark, New Jersey active since 1990.

Actor · Entertainer

Regina Hall is an American actor from Washington, District of Columbia active since 1997.

Actor · Entertainer

Regina King is an American actor from Los Angeles, California active since 1985.

Rapper · Songwriter

Remy Ma is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 2001.

Rapper · Songwriter

Rich Homie Quan is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2011.

Explorer · Military

Admiral Richard E. Byrd, the pioneering polar aviator and explorer, was born in Winchester, Virginia.

Politician

Richard Henry Lee, who moved the resolution for American independence in 1776, was born at Stratford Hall in Westmoreland County, Virginia.

Rapper · Songwriter

Rick Ross is an American rapper from Miami, Florida active since 2006.

Producer · Music Executive

Rick Rubin is an American producer from Long Beach, New York active since 1982.

Athlete

Ricky Rudd, one of NASCAR's most durable "Iron Man" drivers, was born in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Military · Historical Figure

Robert E. Lee, commander of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, was born at Stratford Hall in Westmoreland County, Virginia.

Producer · Songwriter

Robert Glasper is an American producer from Houston, Texas active since 2003.

Educator

Robert Russa Moton, who succeeded Booker T. Washington as head of Tuskegee, was born in Amelia County, Virginia.

Rapper · Songwriter

Roddy Ricch is an American rapper from Compton, California active since 2017.

Producer · Songwriter

Rodney Jerkins is an American producer from Pleasantville, New Jersey active since 1994.

Athlete

Ronald Curry, a celebrated dual-sport athlete and NFL player, was born in Hampton, Virginia.

Athlete

Ronde Barber, a Hall of Fame cornerback and Super Bowl champion, was born in Roanoke, Virginia.

Rapper · Songwriter

Royce da 5'9" is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan active since 1997.

Rapper · Producer

Run the Jewels is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2013.

Rapper · Entertainer

Run-DMC is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1981.

Rapper · Songwriter

Russ is an American rapper from Secaucus, New Jersey active since 2011.

Music Executive · Entrepreneur

Russell Simmons is an American music executive from New York City, New York active since 1983.

Executive · Entertainer

Ryan Coogler is an American executive from Oakland, California active since 2009.

Producer · Rapper

RZA is an American producer from New York City, New York active since 1991.

Rapper · Producer

Saba is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois active since 2012.

Rapper · Songwriter

Sada Baby is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan active since 2015.

Producer · Songwriter

Salaam Remi is an American producer from New York City, New York active since 1991.

Rapper · Entertainer

Salt-N-Pepa is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1985.

Politician · Military

Sam Houston, the general who won Texas independence and became its first elected president, was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia.

Athlete

Sam Snead, one of golf's all-time greats with a record 82 PGA Tour wins, was born near Hot Springs, Virginia.

Actor · Entertainer

Samuel L. Jackson is an American actor from Washington, District of Columbia active since 1972.

Rapper · Songwriter

Sauce Walka is an American rapper from Houston, Texas active since 2013.

Rapper · Songwriter

Saweetie is an American rapper from Santa Clara, California active since 2016.

Rapper · Songwriter

Scarface is an American rapper from Houston, Texas active since 1987.

Rapper · Songwriter

ScHoolboy Q is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California active since 2008.

Producer · Songwriter

Scott Storch is an American producer from Fort Lauderdale, Florida active since 1991.

Music Executive · Rapper

Sean Combs is an American music executive from New York City, New York active since 1990.

Songwriter · Producer

Sean Garrett is an American songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2004.

Rapper · Songwriter

Sexyy Red is an American rapper from St. Louis, Missouri active since 2018.

Rapper · Songwriter

Sheek Louch is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1994.

Rapper · Producer

Sir Mix-a-Lot is an American rapper from Seattle, Washington active since 1985.

Singer · Songwriter

Sisqó is an American singer from Baltimore, Maryland active since 1992.

Rapper · Songwriter

Ski Mask the Slump God is an American rapper from Fort Lauderdale, Florida active since 2014.

Rapper · Songwriter

Slick Rick is an American rapper from London active since 1985.

Rapper · Songwriter

Slim Thug is an American rapper from Houston, Texas active since 1998.

Singer · Songwriter

Smokey Robinson is an American singer from Detroit, Michigan active since 1955.

Rapper · Songwriter

Snoop Dogg is an American rapper from Long Beach, California active since 1992.

Singer · Songwriter

Solange is an American singer from Houston, Texas active since 2001.

Producer · Songwriter

Sonny Digital is an American producer from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2010.

Rapper · Producer

Soulja Boy is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois active since 2007.

Producer · Songwriter

Southside is an American producer from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2008.

Actor · Entertainer

Spike Lee is an American actor from Atlanta, Georgia active since 1983.

Jurist · Activist

Spottswood Robinson III, a civil-rights lawyer and federal judge, was born in Richmond, Virginia.

Actor · Entertainer

Sterling K. Brown is an American actor from St. Louis, Missouri active since 2002.

Entertainer · Actor

Steve Harvey is an American entertainer from Welch, West Virginia active since 1985.

Singer · Songwriter

Steve Lacy is an American singer from Compton, California active since 2015.

Music Executive · Entrepreneur

Steve Stoute is an American music executive from New York City, New York active since 1990.

Singer · Songwriter

Stevie Wonder is an American singer from Saginaw, Michigan active since 1961.

Rapper · Songwriter

Styles P is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1994.

Singer · Songwriter

Summer Walker is an American singer from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2018.

Producer · Rapper

Swizz Beatz is an American producer from Bronx, New York active since 1997.

Singer · Entertainer

SWV is an American singer from New York City, New York active since 1990.

Singer · Songwriter

Syd is an American singer from Los Angeles, California active since 2010.

Singer · Songwriter

SZA is an American singer from St. Louis, Missouri active since 2011.

Singer · Songwriter

T-Pain is an American singer from Tallahassee, Florida active since 2004.

Rapper · Songwriter

T.I. is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2001.

Rapper · Songwriter

Takeoff is an American rapper from Lawrenceville, Georgia active since 2008.

Rapper · Songwriter

Talib Kweli is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1995.

Singer · Songwriter

Tank is an American singer from Milwaukee, Wisconsin active since 2001.

Actor · Entertainer

Taraji P. Henson is an American actor from Washington, District of Columbia active since 1995.

Producer · Songwriter

Tay Keith is an American producer from Memphis, Tennessee active since 2014.

Rapper · Songwriter

Tech N9ne is an American rapper from Kansas City, Missouri active since 1991.

Producer · Singer

Teddy Riley is an American producer from New York City, New York active since 1985.

Rapper · Songwriter

Tee Grizzley is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan active since 2016.

Producer · Songwriter

Terrace Martin is an American producer from Los Angeles, California active since 2000.

Actor · Entertainer

Terrence Howard is an American actor from Chicago, Illinois active since 1992.

Producer · DJ

The Alchemist is an American producer from Beverly Hills, California active since 1991.

Rapper · Songwriter

The D.O.C. is an American rapper from Dallas, Texas active since 1988.

Rapper · Songwriter

The Game is an American rapper from Compton, California active since 2002.

Singer · Producer

The Internet is an American singer from Los Angeles, California active since 2011.

Rapper · Songwriter

The Lox is an American rapper from Yonkers, New York active since 1994.

Rapper · Songwriter

The Notorious B.I.G. is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1992.

Singer · Entertainer

The Temptations is an American singer from Detroit, Michigan active since 1960.

Singer · Songwriter

The Weeknd is an American singer from Toronto active since 2010.

Songwriter · Producer

The-Dream is an American songwriter from Rockingham, North Carolina active since 2001.

Politician · Author

Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third President of the United States, born in Albemarle County, Virginia.

Rapper · Producer

Three 6 Mafia is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee active since 1991.

Producer · Singer

Thundercat is an American producer from Los Angeles, California active since 2000.

Entertainer · Actor

Tiffany Haddish is an American entertainer from Los Angeles, California active since 2005.

Athlete

Tiki Barber, the New York Giants' all-time leading rusher, was born in Roanoke, Virginia.

Producer · Songwriter

Timbaland is an American producer from Norfolk, Virginia active since 1989.

Singer · Songwriter

Tinashe is an American singer from Lexington, Kentucky active since 2007.

Singer · Entertainer

TLC is an American singer from Atlanta, Georgia active since 1990.

Producer · Songwriter

TM88 is an American producer from Saint Petersburg, Florida active since 2009.

Rapper · Songwriter

Tobe Nwigwe is an American rapper from Houston, Texas active since 2016.

Author · Journalist

Tom Wolfe, a pioneer of New Journalism and best-selling novelist, was born in Richmond, Virginia.

Singer · Songwriter

Toni Braxton is an American singer from Severn, Maryland active since 1989.

Rapper · Songwriter

Tony Yayo is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 2002.

Rapper · Songwriter

Too $hort is an American rapper from Oakland, California active since 1983.

Rapper · Singer

Tory Lanez is an American rapper from Toronto active since 2009.

Actor · Entertainer

Tracee Ellis Ross is an American actor from Los Angeles, California active since 1996.

Entertainer · Actor

Tracy Morgan is an American entertainer from New York City, New York active since 1992.

Rapper · Songwriter

Trae tha Truth is an American rapper from Houston, Texas active since 2000.

Rapper · Singer

Travis Scott is an American rapper from Houston, Texas active since 2008.

Singer · Songwriter

Trey Songz is an American singer from Petersburg, Virginia active since 2004.

Rapper · Songwriter

Trick Daddy is an American rapper from Miami, Florida active since 1996.

Rapper · Songwriter

Trina is an American rapper from Miami, Florida active since 1998.

Rapper · Songwriter

Trinidad James is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2012.

Rapper · Songwriter

Trippie Redd is an American rapper from Canton, Ohio active since 2014.

Rapper · Songwriter

Tupac Shakur is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1987.

Rapper · Songwriter

Twista is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois active since 1991.

Rapper · Songwriter

Tyga is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California active since 2007.

Actor · Entertainer

Tyler Perry is an American actor from New Orleans, Louisiana active since 1992.

Rapper · Producer

Tyler, the Creator is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California active since 2007.

Singer · Actor

Tyrese is an American singer from Los Angeles, California active since 1998.

Athlete

Tyrod Taylor, a Pro Bowl NFL quarterback, was born in Hampton, Virginia.

Rapper · Music Executive

Uncle Luke is an American rapper from Miami, Florida active since 1985.

Singer · Songwriter

Usher is an American singer from Chattanooga, Tennessee active since 1991.

Rapper · Songwriter

Vic Mensa is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois active since 2010.

Singer · Songwriter

Victoria Monét is an American singer from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2014.

Rapper · Songwriter

Vince Staples is an American rapper from Long Beach, California active since 2010.

Actor · Entertainer

Viola Davis is an American actor from St. Matthews, South Carolina active since 1996.

Rapper · Songwriter

Waka Flocka Flame is an American rapper from South Jamaica, New York active since 2009.

Rapper · Songwriter

Wale is an American rapper from Washington, District of Columbia active since 2006.

Scientist

Major Walter Reed, the Army physician who confirmed that mosquitoes transmit yellow fever, was born in Gloucester County, Virginia.

Entertainer · Actor

Wanda Sykes is an American entertainer from Portsmouth, Virginia active since 1987.

Athlete

Ward Burton, the 2002 Daytona 500 champion, was born in Danville, Virginia.

Rapper · Producer

Warren G is an American rapper from Long Beach, California active since 1991.

Rapper · Songwriter

WC is an American rapper from Houston, Texas active since 1989.

Athlete

Wendell Scott, the first Black driver to win a NASCAR premier-series race, was born in Danville, Virginia.

Actor · Entertainer

Wesley Snipes is an American actor from Orlando, Florida active since 1986.

Rapper · Music Executive

Westside Gunn is an American rapper from Buffalo, New York active since 2012.

Producer · Songwriter

Wheezy is an American producer from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2013.

Singer · Actor

Whitney Houston is an American singer from Newark, New Jersey active since 1977.

Executive · Entrepreneur

Will Packer is an American executive from St. Petersburg, Florida active since 1994.

Actor · Rapper

Will Smith is an American actor from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania active since 1985.

Author

Willa Cather, the Pulitzer Prize–winning novelist of the American frontier, was born near Winchester in Frederick County, Virginia.

Explorer

William Clark, co-leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, was born in Caroline County, Virginia.

Politician · Military

William Henry Harrison, ninth U.S. president and hero of Tippecanoe, was born at Berkeley Plantation in Charles City County, Virginia.

Author

William Styron, the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of "Sophie's Choice," was born in Newport News, Virginia.

Military

Winfield Scott, the longest-serving general in U.S. Army history, was born in Dinwiddie County, Virginia.

Rapper · Songwriter

Wiz Khalifa is an American rapper from Minot, North Dakota active since 2005.

Politician · Educator

Woodrow Wilson, the twenty-eighth U.S. president who led the nation through World War I, was born in Staunton, Virginia.

Rapper · Producer

Wu-Tang Clan is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1992.

Rapper · Singer

XXXTentacion is an American rapper from Plantation, Florida active since 2013.

Rapper · Songwriter

Xzibit is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan active since 1995.

Rapper · Songwriter

YG is an American rapper from Compton, California active since 2009.

Rapper · Songwriter

Yo Gotti is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee active since 2000.

Rapper · Songwriter

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Rapper · Songwriter

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Rapper · Songwriter

Young Nudy is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2016.

Rapper · Singer

Young Thug is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2010.

Rapper · Songwriter

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Rapper · Songwriter

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Politician · Military

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Producer · Songwriter

Zaytoven is an American producer from Frankfurt active since 2001.

Actor · Entertainer

Zendaya is an American actor from Oakland, California active since 2009.